Eritrea’s consistent defense of its sovereignty and the newfound geostrategic context in which Russia is operating have resulted in Moscow regarding Asmara as politically reliable with respect to being a multipolar partner in its own right, Russia’s gateway to Ethiopia, and a regional logistics center for expanding trade with the Global South.
Lavrov’s Trip To Eritrea Advances Russia’s Multipolar Strategy For The Horn Of Africa
Last March, Eritrea was the only country in Africa to vote against--not just abstain--the UN declaration on Ukraine.
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